Should I allow my boy to play with ipad?
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Topic: Should I allow my boy to play with ipad?
Posted By: tomcstom
Subject: Should I allow my boy to play with ipad?
Date Posted: 25 August 2012 at 6:54pm
My 2 yrs old boy loves playing ipad. Sometimes he cries when I stop him playing. What should I do? 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 25 August 2012 at 7:39pm
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Sometimes I feel that Im depriving my kids by not having an ipad, as I know so many 2 yr olds that are competent at using them!
Like with tv, you are the parent and should be controlling the ammount he is watching. Hes very young, I would say max 1/2 hr at a time is heaps. Give him a warning that after this game/ section (sorry I have no idea what i- pads do or what 2 yr old do on them),.. that it will be turned off,...and always carry through. If he cries, tell him "mummy told u it was time to turn it off,....then distract him with playing with something else/a new activity. Hes learning his independance, so will exert his dislike of any situation by crying/screaming etc,...you just need to be consistant and dont give in and let him have it longer just to keep the peace,...he will learn to cry more to get his way! |
Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 26 August 2012 at 11:06am
^ What she said  I have an iphone, and my 2-y-o loves playing with it. I don't feel bad that I let him, but I do limit how long he can use it. I try to keep it for those times when you're out somewhere and need something to entertain them quietly, it's a lifesaver for that!
It is screen time, and I think we need to remember that, but I prefer it to TV screen time, as it's so interactive. -------------   
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Posted By: BabyRixon
Date Posted: 27 August 2012 at 1:32pm
| Leap pad make a case for iphones... So they must be alright for the kiddies |